A home to fall in love with, rich in heritage, ripe with possibility. There are homes that simply offer shelter, and then there are homes like The Rectory, places that stir the soul, tell a story, and invite you to become part of something timeless.

Found set back from the road, behind St Paul’s Church, within the leafy Holme Eden area of Warwick Bridge, just moments from the banks of the River Eden, this exquisite former rectory stands as a proud tribute to the romance of historic English architecture.

Built in the Gothic Revival style, its striking red sandstone façade, tall chimneys, gables, and elegant mullioned windows instantly captivate. But step beyond the threshold and you'll find over 4,000 sq ft of living space, brimming with possibility and quiet grandeur. Behind the oak panelled doorway, The Rectory unfolds with three impressive reception rooms, each framed by generous bay windows, intricate cornices, and the gentle echoes of its past. The home’s kitchen and utility areas sit at its heart, waiting to be reimagined, practical now, with clear potential for transformation if desired. Upstairs, five beautifully proportioned bedrooms await, the principal bedroom, with its generous footprint and feature bay, is nothing short of regal. The accommodation includes three bathrooms and an additional three separate WCs, ensuring comfort and convenience across all levels of the home. A hidden staircase leads further up to the second floor attic room, awaiting your take on a study or creative nook, the perfect space for a writer, thinker, or dreamer.

Below, a cellar whispers not just of wine storage, but perhaps a tasting room or a hidden retreat for quiet moments away from the world. Outside, a collection of characterful outbuildings is set around a charming walled cobbled courtyard, creating a wonderfully private and atmospheric space. Here you'll find a detached garage and two adjoining outhouses, ideal as potting sheds or gardener’s stores, along with a coach house, a substantial log store, and byre, all offering exciting scope for hobbies, home working, or future conversion (STPP). A gated pedestrian entrance leads like a secret doorway from the courtyard into the expansive rear garden, where a further gate in the fence opens into a magical woodland space… a hidden world just waiting to be explored.

All of this, wrapped in lush mature gardens, where apple trees frame the sky and time seems to slow. This is more than just a house. It’s a once in a lifetime chance to write your own chapter in a setting that feels like it was taken straight from a classic novel. The Rectory is waiting. All it needs is someone with vision, and heart.

EPC Rating: D

Rooms

Entrance Vestibule 1.77m x 1.25m (5ft 9in x 4ft 1in)

Reception 1 4.81m x 4.30m (15ft 9in x 14ft 1in)

Reception 2 5.07m x 4.91m (16ft 7in x 16ft 1in)

Reception 3 6.13m x 4.87m (20ft 1in x 15ft 11in)

Kitchen 4.32m x 4.24m (14ft 2in x 13ft 10in)

Utility Room 4.58m x 3.11m (15ft x 10ft 2in)

Pantry 3.15m x 1.21m (10ft 4in x 3ft 11in)

Cloakroom 2.59m x 1.96m (8ft 5in x 6ft 5in)

WC 1 2.46m x 1.06m (8ft x 3ft 5in)

Cellar 3.67m x 3.05m (12ft x 10ft)

Bedroom 1 4.80m x 4.32m (15ft 8in x 14ft 2in)

Bedroom 2 4.92m x 4.49m (16ft 1in x 14ft 8in)

Bedroom 3 3.70m x 2.46m (12ft 1in x 8ft)

Bedroom 4 4.72m x 3.51m (15ft 5in x 11ft 6in)

Bedroom 5 4.25m x 3.67m (13ft 11in x 12ft)

WC 2 1.82m x 1.16m (5ft 11in x 3ft 9in)

Bathroom 2 2.82m x 1.83m (9ft 3in x 6ft)

Airing Cupboard 1.83m x 0.96m (6ft x 3ft 1in)

Washroom 1.89m x 1.09m (6ft 2in x 3ft 6in)

WC 3 1.93m x 0.93m (6ft 3in x 3ft)

Bathroom 3 3.15m x 2.28m (10ft 4in x 7ft 5in)

Attic 4.84m x 2.74m (15ft 10in x 8ft 11in)

Coach House 4.32m x 3.56m (14ft 2in x 11ft 8in)

Log Store & Byre 4.71m x 3.58m (15ft 5in x 11ft 8in)

Garage 7.40m x 4.91m (24ft 3in x 16ft 1in)

Directions
The Rectory, Holme Eden can be located using the postcode CA4 8RF and identified by a PFK For Sale board. Alternatively by using What3Words; ///meatballs.cracking.muddy

Septic Tank
We have been informed that the property has a septic tank and understand it to be compliant, however we would advise any prospective purchaser to satisfy themselves that it complies with current standards and rules introduced on 1st January 2020.

Services
Mains electricity, gas, water & septic tank drainage; gas central heating. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

Referral & Other Payments
PFK work with preferred providers for certain services necessary for a house sale or purchase. Our providers price their products competitively, however you are under no obligation to use their services and may wish to compare them against other providers. Should you choose to utilise them PFK will receive a referral fee : Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd - completion of sale or purchase - £120 to £210 per transaction; Emma Harrison Financial Services – arrangement of mortgage & other products/insurances - average referral fee earned in 2024 was £221.00; M & G EPCs Ltd - EPC/Floorplan Referrals - EPC & Floorplan £35.00, EPC only £24.00, Floorplan only £6.00. Anti Money Laundering (AML) compliance check via Landmark referral between £8.50 to £15.50. All figures quoted are inclusive of VAT.

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